Nestled in the heart of the Czech Republic, Karlovy Vary, also known by its German name Karlsbad, is a picturesque spa town renowned for its hot springs, (used for therapeutic purposes since the 14th century,) stunning architecture, and rich cultural heritage. Whether you’re seeking relaxation, adventure, or a bit of both, Karlovy Vary offers something …
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The last stop on our road trip California was San Francisco. One of the items on our bucket list was a trip to Alcatraz Island but we'd read some online reviews and there were some very negative ones. As part of our travel research, we'll read reviews of attractions we're interested in to get a …
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Continuing our drive through the Garmisch Partenkirchen area in Bavaria, a visit to the Partnach Gorge (German: Partnachklamm)was definitely on the list. We really didn't know what to expect as we hadn't done any research on it. I imagined the setting to be more canyon like with high cliffs where you just leisurely strolled through. This was a …
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As part of our road tripping European holiday, we visited Germany, my wife's home country. One of the highlights of the trip was visiting the Zugspitze in Garmisch-Partenkirchen which at 2950 meters (approximately 9600 ft), it's the highest point in Germany. My wife throughout all her travels in Germany had never been to the Zugspitze …
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3 minutes read time The Bone Caves located near the small village of Inchnadamph and Loch Assynt, is a beautiful and popular hiking destination in the West Highlands of Scotland. In these four caves located at the bottom of a limestone cliff were found bones of animals like reindeer, badger, polar bear and arctic fox …
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Milford Sound also known by its indigenous Māori name Piopioptahi is one New Zealand's most popular tourist destinations. It's one of those places I've wanted to visit for a long time. I first learned of Milford Sound when I was a young boy. My mother, who worked at a hotel at the time, would sometimes …
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On a trip to the Dominican Republic a few years ago, we stayed in the southern part of the country in La Romana. It was a resort type vacation, just to relax and take it easy, but we kept hearing about this quaint little Mediterranean village that was worthy of a day trip. We decided …
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My wife Trudy and I have always wanted to travel to New Zealand, and after a lot of research, we decided that the best way to see a lot of the country was to travel by campervan. We took up the challenge in 2023 and after logging more than 4000 kms (roughly 2500 miles) we …
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It's like the earth is a canvas and Nature the artist who paints multiple masterpieces daily. As humans, we may not always agree on everything, but I would argue that you'd be hard pressed be to find someone who doesn't enjoy a beautiful sunrise or sunset. Throughout our travels, we've been witness to some of …
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